La Strada - 1954

When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.

115min
1954
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating8.0/10

Cast

Aldo Silvani profile pictureAldo SilvaniIl Signor Giraffa
Lidia Venturini profile pictureLidia VenturiniLa Suorina
Pietro Ceccarelli profile picturePietro CeccarelliBartender (uncredited)
Goffredo Unger profile pictureGoffredo UngerMan Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)
Nazzareno Zamperla profile pictureNazzareno ZamperlaMan Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)

About La Strada

La Strada Overview

When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.

Runtime: 115min

Extra details

Original Title: La strada
Original Language: Italian
Directed By: Federico Fellini
Production Companies
Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica